@Steve *******
firstly, there aren’t 299 counties. Secondly, it’s an insult to those who aren’t Thai and live and work in the country, do business in the country, create jobs and pay taxes. So, yeah…it’s discrimination, one example among many. Now, if you’re cool with that, fine. Pay the extra money, but don’t act like it’s not discriminatory, and certainly don’t complain about tourist visa policies elsewhere.